Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig Prediction - Bundesliga Round 28

The clash between Werder Bremen and RB Leipzig at 8:30 PM on April 4, 2026, at the Weserstadion is the highlight of Bundesliga Round 28. Leipzig currently holds a clear advantage in both form and personnel, while Bremen is facing its most challenging personnel situation of the season so far.

Current league position and form

RB Leipzig currently sits in 4th place in the league table with 50 points after 27 matches. Their form has been quite stable, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 games. With an impressive scoring rate (an average of 2.0 goals per game), Leipzig is striving to catch up to the top 3.

Conversely, Werder Bremen are currently in 14th place with 28 points. The team playing at Weserstadion have only won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. However, considering the entire season, Bremen have lost 13 matches, including 5 defeats at their home ground.

Team crisis at Weserstadion

Most notably ahead of this match is Werder Bremen's lengthy injury list. The home team will be missing at least nine key players, significantly weakening the coach's tactical options. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig also have losses, but to a much lesser extent.

Werder Bremen's list of absentees:

• W. Adeh, V. Boniface, A. Pieper, K. Topp, M. Weiser:Absent due to a knee injury.
• N. Stark, M. Wober:Absent due to muscle injury.
• J. Malatini:Absent due to an ankle injury.
• K. Hein:Absent due to a hand injury.

RB Leipzig's list of absentees:

• V. Gebel:Absent due to a knee injury.
• B. Broda:Absent due to muscle injury.
• S. Sani:Absent due to hip injury.
• L. Zingerle:Absent due to a wrist injury.

Head-to-head history and key statistics

The head-to-head history in the last 5 matches favors the East German team. Specifically, RB Leipzig has won 2 matches and drawn 3 against Werder Bremen. The home team hasn't won against Leipzig since December 2023.

• November 23, 2025: RB Leipzig 2 - 0 Werder Bremen
• May 10, 2025: Werder Bremen 0 - 0 RB Leipzig
• January 12, 2025: RB Leipzig 4 - 2 Werder Bremen
• May 11, 2024: RB Leipzig 1 - 1 Werder Bremen
• December 20, 2023: Werder Bremen 1 - 1 Werder Bremen

Statistics show that Leipzig has a very strong attack with 53 goals in 27 matches, while Bremen's defense is quite weak, having conceded 47 goals (an average of 1.7 goals per game).

Analysis and prediction of results

Based on the balance of power and current form, RB Leipzig are considered the clear favorites in this match. The visitors have a 45% chance of winning, while the probability of a draw is also 45%. Werder Bremen only have a 10% chance of securing three points at Weserstadion.

With Bremen missing several key players in defense and midfield, Leipzig are expected to control the game and create numerous scoring opportunities. The best possible outcome for the home team would likely be a courageous draw.

Predicted result:RB Leipzig win or draw.

Team lineup updated at 20:00 on 04/04/2026

Official lineup

Werder Bremen

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachDaniel Thioune

Starting lineup:

• 30. Mio Backhaus (G)
• 27. Felix Agu (D)
• 5. Amos Pieper (D)
• 32. Marco Friedl (D)
• 2. Olivier Deman (D)
• 14. Senne Lynen (M)
• 10. Leonardo Bittencourt (M)
• 17. Marco Grüll (M)
• 20. Romano Schmid (M)
• 18. Cameron Puertas (M)
• 11. Justin Njinmah (F)

Substitutes:

• 29. Salim Musah
• 33. Mick Schmetgens
• 7. Samuel Mbangula
• 25. Markus Kolke
• 23. Isaac Schmidt
• 24. Patrice Čović
• 19. Jovan Milošević
• 3. Yukinari Sugawara

RB Leipzig

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachOle Werner

Starting lineup:

• 26. Maarten Vandevordt (G)
• 17. Ridle Baku (D)
• 4. Willi Orbán (D)
• 23. Castello Lukeba (D)
• 22. David Raum (D)
• 24. Xaver Schlager (M)
• 13. Nicolas Seiwald (M)
• 14. Christoph Baumgartner (M)
• 49. Yan Diomande (F)
• 40. Romulo (F)
• 7. Antonio Nusa (F)

Substitutes:

• 27. Tidiam Gomis
• 6. Ezechiel Banzuzi
• 9. Johan Bakayoko
• 5. El Chadaille Bitshiabu
• 35. Max Finkgräfe
• 1. Peter Gulácsi
• 11. Conrad Harder
• 20. Assan Ouédraogo
• 39. Benjamin Henrichs